October 2021

This week the UK delegation to the NATO Parliamentary Assembly attended the 70th annual meeting, hosted by the Parliament of Canada

Find out what's coming up in the House of Commons 2-6 December

Strategic Defence Review (SDR) Reviewers, Lord Robertson and General (Retd) Sir Richard Barrons, will give evidence to the Defence Committee on the Review, on Tuesday 3 December, at 10.30am.

Members begin to examine long-term energy security legislation. Find out more

Members check draft law on using digital technology to support economic growth and livelihoods. Find out more

Members consider the importance of social cohesion and strong, supportive community life during periods of change and global uncertainty.

On Thursday 5 December, members of the House of Lords debate increasing housing supply and tackling homelessness. Find out more

Members discuss case against the appointment and dismissal of senior civil servants on ideological grounds. Catch up

Members discuss retail crime and its consequences on workers, the community and local economies. Find out more

Discover what's coming up in the House of Lords this week.

Minister for energy consumers Miatta Fahnbulleh will make her first appearance at the Committee on Wednesday 4 December, in a one-off session on retrofitting our homes for Net Zero. The UK Government has recently announced changes to its home heating schemes and policy.

House of Lords discusses the increasing interest in mandating that schools ban mobile phones. Catch up

The Government is committed to preserving 30% of land and sea in England by 2030. At the end of October 2024, the Government stated that just 7% of land is currently protected for nature. With just over five years to go, can private investment spur nature protection schemes that will see the pledge become reality?

Bill receives Royal Assent. Catch up

The Chairs of two influential House of Commons Committees have jointly written to the Government to get answers on the work of the Child Poverty Taskforce.